Activities at Wadhurst Manor Care Home
On a weekly basis we have many visitors to the home from the people like the University of the Third age and local small animal farms, who bring in their chickens and sheep. We also like to go out shopping and on day trips to local garden centres and when the weather is good picnics and tours of the beautiful local countryside. We have speciality days at the home which could be a theme of a country, or for specific times of year, including Halloween, Bonfire Night or Christmas. We have card games and art classes and a serious knitting team in the home who produce blankets and premature baby clothes for the local maternity unit.
Zoe Aldea
Hi, my name is Zoe and I am the Activities Lead at Wadhurst Manor.
I used to work with veterans for the Royal British Legion, and as an Art Studio Lead for a wonderful charity that built a village for people with learning disabilities.
I believe in the healing power of art, I feel strongly about building confidence and the wellness of our residents. My hobbies include Asian art and philosophy, acupuncture, yoga and martial arts. I believe art is a bridge that unites everyone no matter the race, beliefs or religion.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Wadhurst Manor Care Home
15 Years Of Service At Barchester Healthcare
Summer Fete Brings Local Community And Residents Together
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Wadhurst Manor to enjoy a Country And Western Summer Fete that was held in the home’s grounds on 10/08/24.
Wadhurst Manor hosted a variety of activities throughout the day, including a BBQ, tombola stall, live entertainment, games, face painting and a Mini-Olympics, which were enjoyed by everyone who came to the event.
Staff at Wadhurst Manor made everyone feel welcome and were delighted to see different generations having fun together. Visitors enjoyed plenty of refreshments, such as Cold beers, wine, burgers, hotdogs and ice creams prepared by the catering team, who were hard at work making sure that a great time was had by all – it really was a team effort!
An Afternoon To Cherish
Joyce celebrated her 100th birthday in style at Wadhurst Manor.
Joyce's family joined her for the afternoon where they had a wonderful party in the lounge and garden with food, drinks and a special birthday cake prepared by our Head Chef.
They then invited residents to join them for some entertainment from Easbourne Acapela. The group sang a range of modern and classic songs, not forgetting a VIP rendition of Happy Birthday just for Joyce.
It was such a special afternoon and we feel honoured to be a part of it.
Barchester Care Awards, General Manager Of The Year - South Division
It is with great pride we can say that our General Manager, Maria Stefea has been crowned General Manager of the Year for the South Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2024 and is through to the national round of judging.
Maria will join winners from across the UK at a special awards event in October to celebrate their outstanding achievements and see if they’ve won a national award.
Maria has been at Wadhurst Manor for 4 years and is an exceptional General Manager to her team. Her dedication and kindness towards residents and family does not go unrecognised and we are all so pleased for her.
Scam Awareness Evening Held At Wadhurst Manor
Residents and the local community at Wadhurst Manor Care Home in Wadhurst recently spent an evening with local Police Community Support Officers from Sussex Police who shared key tips on how to avoid being scammed. A topical issue that often affects the elderly, Leon and Amy demonstrated how to recognise a scam, and the correct way to respond and report them.
The talk discussed how scams are disguised, and can occur in person, by phone, by post, by email, and even through social media. They also shared their scamming experiences and recovery strategies.
Special Flower Delivery
Wadhurst Manor care home in Wadhurst did something extra special for National Flower Week.
Residents at Wadhurst Manor wanted to do something for the local community and thought national flower week would be the perfect occasion. They spent the morning with the activities team preparing the roses to hand out to people in the village.
In the afternoon Wadhurst Manor’s resident ambassador, Audrey went to deliver the flowers with General Manager, Maria Stefea and Home Services Advisor, Samantha Harding. They walked through Wadhurst high street gifting flowers to passers-by and popped into the local shops to surprise those working.
